Staff Accountant

CFS; Granger (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support multiple operating companies and locations. This onsite role in Granger, IN offers a mix of cash management, tax compliance, month-end close activities, and financial reporting with significant visibility across the accounting function.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 2+ years of accounting experience, with strong bank reconciliations and payroll/tax filing knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of accounting experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of bank reconciliations, journal entries, and accrual accounting.
• Experience with sales and use tax and/or payroll tax filings preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Strong organizational skills and willingness to learn new processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily bank reconciliations and clear prior-day transactions.
• Research and resolve discrepancies with Accounts Payable and Billing teams.
• Process and remit payroll withholding taxes across multiple states.
• Prepare and submit sales and use tax filings; prepare recurring and non-recurring journal entries.
• Perform account analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly cost-to-complete reporting and WIP schedules.
• Run project, job cost, and aging reports.
• Update reporting templates and distribute information to project managers.
• Support monthly reconciliations and financial analysis related to ongoing projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Location: Granger, IN (100% Onsite)

Schedule: Mon- Fri. 8am-5pm

Salary: $75,000 to $85,000

Join a Growing Finance Team

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support multiple operating companies and locations. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys a mix of cash management, tax compliance, month-end close activities, and financial reporting. The position plays a critical role in the daily financial operations of the organization and offers significant visibility across the accounting function.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily bank reconciliations and clear prior-day transactions
• Research and resolve discrepancies with Accounts Payable and Billing teams
• Process and remit payroll withholding taxes across multiple states
• Prepare and submit sales and use tax filingsPrepare recurring and non-recurring journal entries
• Perform account analysis and balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare monthly cost-to-complete reporting and WIP schedules
• Run project, job cost, and aging reports
• Update reporting templates and distribute information to project managers
• Support monthly reconciliations and financial analysis related to ongoing projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• 2+ years of accounting experience preferred
• Strong understanding of bank reconciliations, journal entries, and accrual accounting
• Experience with sales and use tax and/or payroll tax filings preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
• Strong organizational skills and willingness to learn new processes